The Love From Vengeance

350: STANDING UP TO POWER

ARIEL’S POV

After I left my car, I marched determinedly towards Simon’s house, my heart pounding with righteous anger. Every step I took was fueled by the burning desire to confront the ones responsible for tearing apart my family’s legacy.

I reached the imposing ga; I hesitated for a moment, steeling myself for what lay ahead. With a deep breath, I pushed the gate open and stepped onto the path leading to the front door.

My hand trembled slightly as I raised it to knock on the door. The sound echoed through

the silent neighborhood, a stark contrast to the turmoil raging within me. Seconds felt like an eternity as I waited for someone to answer, my impatience growing with each passing

moment.

Finally, the door swung open, and I found myself face–to–face with Simon’s mother. Her expression was one of surprise, quickly replaced by a haughty disdain as she regarded me with cold eyes.

“What do you want?” she asked, her voice dripping with condescension.

I squared my shoulders, refusing to be intimidated by her icy demeanor. “I’m here to speak. with Mr Kingston,” I replied, my voice steady despite the raging storm of emotions within me. “I have some questions that need answering.”

Simon’s mother’s lips curled into a disdainful smirk. “And why would he want to speak with you?”

I felt a surge of anger bubbling up inside me, but I pushed it aside, determined to keep my composure. “That’s none of your concern. I demand to see him.”

She scoffed, crossing her arms over her chest in a gesture of defiance. “I’m afraid my husband is not available at the moment. Perhaps you should come back another time.”

I clenched my fists, struggling to keep my temper in check. “I’m not leaving until I speak. with him. This concerns my family’s business, and I won’t rest until I get the answers I deserve.”

Simon’s mother’s eyes narrowed, a flicker of annoyance passing across her features. “Fine. Wait here.”

standing alone on the doorstep, seething with frustration. But I refused to be deterred. I would wait as

UP TO POWER

confront Simon’s father and hold him accountable for ble actions.

to appear, my hands clenched wan tude, my patience wearing thin with each passing, second. Pinally, the door creed

father emerged, his expression one of annoyance

meaning of this Interruption?” he

beneath the surface, “I’m here to talk about what you’ve done to my family’s business,” I said, my voice trembling with suppressed fury. “Your underhanded tacties have

TNT,

his tone brimming

a resounding slap across his face, the sound echoing through the air like a crack of thunder. He stumbled back, his hand flying to his cheek in

his face contorted with

my resolve hardening with each passing moment. “You think you can destroy our family’s legacy and get away with it?” I spat, my voice dripping with venom. “Well, you’re sorely mistaken. I won’t rest until you’re held

actions.”

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clenched at his sides. “You’ll regret ever crossing me, girl,” he snarled, his voice low

undeterred by his threats. “I’m not afraid of you,” I declared, my voice ringing out with defiance. “I’ll fight tooth and nail to protect

what it takes.”

Kingston stood there, seething with rage; his wife emerged from behind him,

lay a hand on my husband!” she spat, loaded with tons of

her gaze head–on, my own anger matching hers in intensity. “Your husband deserved every bit of that slap,” I retorted, my voice cold and unyielding. “He’s the one responsible for destroying my

scoffed, a derisive laugh escaping her lips.

STANDING UP TO

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it? You’re nothing but a spoiled little princess who’s never had to work a day in